AddressAt McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive. As a leading law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do.
The Opportunity
We have a great entry-level opportunity for a motivated Law Clerk to join our Insurance Litigation team with a focus on compulsory third party claims as well as workers' compensation and employer liability claims. You will be part of a friendly, collegiate and hard-working team and will be supported with on-the-job training and professional development.
You will work alongside a dedicated team of Solicitors and will also have direct Partner mentoring. In this role, you will be exposed to a range of interesting defendant insurance files and will have the opportunity to build your skills.
Key Responsibilities
The core responsibilities of this role include:
- Assisting the Principals and Solicitors on a range of defendant compulsory third party claims as well as workers' compensation and employer liability claims.
- Assisting with negotiating settlements, attending conferences, mediations, and court. Drafting court documents, including pleadings, briefs, and motions.
- Communicating directly with clients via email, phone and in person meetings.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will be studying towards a Bachelor of Laws with an interest to work in the insurance area.
In addition, they will possess the following:
- Confidence to build on their litigation skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with clients and colleagues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A keen eye for detail and excellent time-management skills.
If you are a highly motivated Law Clerk or graduate and are keen to work in a fun, energetic environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
Your new team
Our team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their legal journey.
Our team members have a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise, allowing us to provide comprehensive legal solutions to our clients. We value innovation, creativity and a passion for the law, and we encourage our team members to continually develop their skills and knowledge through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
We believe that a supportive and positive team culture is essential to our success, and we foster a collaborative and respectful working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.
About McInnes Wilson
We are a full-service firm with 48 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our firm is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality under the WGEA citation and is committed to demonstrating our ongoing support of all employees in the workplace. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.
Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:
- Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers’ platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Extensive reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies.
- Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.
Next Steps
If you believe this position and the firm aligns with you and your career aspirations, we welcome you to submit your resume and cover letter. We will be reviewing applications frequently and reaching out to suitable candidates as applications are submitted.
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.
Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Recruitment team, ***********@mcw.com.au.
